May 18, 2020

Event Safety Alliance Posts Reopening Guide

Here is information to help event professionals.
May 18, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey proclaims May 18 Women-Owned Business Day

by Bonnie Powers President, Women’s Business Council Governor Kay Ivey recognizes the economic contributions of the Women Owned Businesses in the State of Alabama to the overall health and future well being of our state. Therefore, Gov. Ivey has proclaimed […]
May 15, 2020

Updated Guidance from CDC for Businesses & Workplaces

The Centers for Disease Control has shared new information for preparing your workplaces and employees to operate safely during COVID-19.
May 8, 2020

Gov. Ivey announces easing of restrictions in “Safer at Home” order

This includes the ability for restaurants, bars, salons and gyms to reopen, but they must take precautions to do so safely. Here are some of the key points.
May 6, 2020

UA SafeState: Start-Up Safety Information

The University of Alabama offers this information to help companies enter "restart" mode.
May 6, 2020

Huntsville/Madison County Chamber again recognized by Site Selection Magazine

The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is honored to win a prestigious Mac Conway Award for the second year in a row.  This was announced in the May 2020 issue of Site Selection Magazine, released this week.
May 4, 2020

PARCA: Billions Coming to Alabama Through the CARES Act

The Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama explores key provisions of the Act, with attention to funds allocated for state and local governments and schools.
May 4, 2020

Paycheck Protection Program Loans – FAQ (Updated May 3)

Here is updated guidance to address borrower and lender questions.
May 1, 2020

Ask the Experts: New ‘Lunch & Learn’ Series starts May 4

You likely have questions about returning to work, or maybe about employees. Join this new series starting Monday, May 4 to get answers from a banker, accountant and attorney.
April 30, 2020

Gov. Ivey: New investment across Alabama topped $7B in 2019

MONTGOMERY (April 30, 2020) – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that economic development activity across Alabama last year generated $7.1 billion in pledged capital investment and 13,454 job commitments, providing a potential spark for economic revival once the shocks of […]
April 30, 2020

NASA Names Companies to Develop Human Landers for Artemis Moon Missions

  NASA has selected three U.S. companies to design and develop human landing systems (HLS) for the agency’s Artemis program, one of which will land the first woman and next man on the surface of the Moon by 2024. NASA […]
April 30, 2020

Ala. Department of Labor: 64% of Unemployment Claims Now Paid

ADOL has now disbursed $372 million in unemployment benefits. Secretary Fitzgerald Washington says they are working to make the process move faster.
April 30, 2020

Cities with the Biggest Growth in Unemployment due to COVID-19

In order to identify where workers have been most affected by the coronavirus pandemic, WalletHub compared 180 cities based on increases in unemployment.
April 29, 2020

SBDC Webinars this week, for Disaster Loans & PPP

These will include any news / updates on the SBA Disaster Loan & Paycheck Protection Program, but will focus on Questions & Answers from participants.